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Matt Travis might be the next big thing since sliced bread... #HighIntensity5 pic.twitter.com/wDbIsTPcAu
— House Of Glory (@HOGwrestling) August 21, 2016
New York City independent wrestler Matt Travis, a regular with the House of Glory and GCW promotions, passed away earlier today after a traffic accident, I am extremely sad to report.
R.I.P. Matt Travis pic.twitter.com/fbonKDXmHm
— Scott Lesh (@ScottLesh724) November 10, 2019
The Amazing Red, who trained Travis, tweeted the following:
I just can't.
— ??????? R?D (@AmazingRed1) November 9, 2019
I don't understand life sometimes.
I'm gonna try and pull it together for you today.
I just want to see you! Talk to you!
I'm sorry. I love you Matty pic.twitter.com/LoZhbitbjX
The early word making the rounds is that Travis' bike was struck by a truck.
I will have more on this as soon as I can, but I can attest that Travis was a great young talent who was equally a great person and was very much loved and respected by everyone who worked with him. He had a great feud with Ken Broadway in the promotion, a feud that legitimized each of them in front of the NYC audience over the last several years. I cannot overstate how much this turn of events has broken the hearts of everyone in the New York City independent wrestling scene.
AEW stars Santana and Ortiz dedicated their match tonight to Travis' memory:
Love you bro.
— Proud-n-Powerful ???????????? (@Santana_Proud) November 9, 2019
Tonight is for you. ???????? #MBK #RIP pic.twitter.com/WAWuaBZB2n
Our deepest condolences to Matt Travis' friends and family.
Below are several of Travis' promos and matches from HOG:
A number of independent wrestling personalities took to social media to pay tribute to Travis:
Rest in Paradise bro.... ?????????????????@MATT___TRAVIS ???? pic.twitter.com/2ddJH89yq3
— Corey Storm (@corey_storm24) November 10, 2019
RIP Matt Travis. A young talent, who our own @SuckMePinkie spoke very highly of. Sad to hear of his passing.
— Inter Species Wrestling (@ISDub) November 10, 2019
Terrible news to hear about Matt Travis passing. I got to wrestle Matt about a month ago and he was a complete professional and great performer. Thank you for the match RIP Matt Travis
— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) November 9, 2019
Matt Travis was a unique, energetic performer.
— Every THURSDAY - $5 - Voorhees NJ - 8:30pm (@CZWDojoWars) November 9, 2019
His energy & passion made it to where you couldn't help but root for the guy even when you wanted to boo him for being a jerk.
We are fortunate to have spent a small part of the journey with him.
We will miss you Matt. Love you.
RIP to my HOG brother Matt Travis. Love you and gonna miss those long talks man. He kept me motivated to keep going in wrestling. RIP Little Brother pic.twitter.com/MNAzlXoi74
— CharHova (@ChardaySimone) November 9, 2019
Matt Travis was one of us, a real one in an industry full of fakes and I’ll forever be grateful to have the friendship I had with him. Stories that will last a lifetime. Thank you Young Kapo. Rest in power.
— Ghoul Demon Jr. (@WayOfTheLariat) November 9, 2019
I can’t believe, and don’t want to. Sending my thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of @MATT___TRAVIS . Such amazing potential.
— ColossalMikeLAW (@COLOSSALMIKELAW) November 9, 2019
I had the pleasure to know Matt Travis. The man was one of the kind. That trip to Jersey, talking about serial killers, Kawada and Stan Hansen stories. I’ll miss those moments, I’m sorry I never go to meet up with you after the last HOG show. You killed it that night. (1/2)
— Ganso Gangster (@_specialsasuke_) November 9, 2019
Like every night. I love you bro, I’ll miss you a lot. Throwing them shoot headbutts up above. #MBK #MBKForever
— Ganso Gangster (@_specialsasuke_) November 9, 2019
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We are shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Matt Travis today. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts. May he RIP pic.twitter.com/ORsSTn4Wem
— XWA (@TheOfficialXWA) November 10, 2019
I am deeply saddened to hear if the passing of Matt Travis. Matt is someone i spend time with and became more then just a wrestler. He was my friend.and a good worker. I will miss you Matt #ripmatttravis
— DJ HYDE (@DJHyde_1) November 10, 2019
R.I.P YOUNG Kapo @MATT___TRAVIS We was Just Talking about Life 4 Days Ago Man It was a pleasure and an honor to share the ring with you Homie #SMH #MDK ???? pic.twitter.com/MXWmEmsT1t
— The Chosen One™ ?? (@SebastianCage) November 9, 2019
Sending our condolences to the family, friends, & fans of Matt Travis tonight.
— OnPointWrestling (@OnPointWrestlin) November 9, 2019
Heartbroken hearing the news about @MATT___TRAVIS. He was a real dude and put his heart & soul in everything he did. We always bounced ideas off eachother and he always motivated us to be more raw and intense in the ring. Taken far too soon. Rest In Peace Kapo, we love you bro ??
— TRT (@TheRiegelTwins) November 9, 2019
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